Northern Ireland, for the first time in a generation, are beginning to compete. If, as seems likely, Michael Oâ€™Neillâ€™s side make it to France in 2016, they will identify this flinty victory over disappointing Finland as a result of absolute significance. Where hitherto there was promise, now th

â€¢ Ulstermen face Finland at Windsor Park â€¢ Irish sit in second place in Group F Northern Irelandâ€™s Euro 2016 qualifier against Finland is significant for more than one reason â€“ but the fact that victory would be the national sideâ€™s biggest result for 30 years is unquestionable. In a reflec

Martin Oâ€™Neill needs to find the right balance in midfield, Kieran Gibbs should start for England and Gareth Bale can shake off his clÃ¡sico disappointment Group C looked likely to be a doddle for Spain and Uefaâ€™s decision to bloat the tournament means that, despite their early setback in Slovak